Podcast appearances and mentions of Richard Johnston

Episode 2 Series 1: Reputation Matters with Clinton Bown & Richard JohnstonRichard Johnston is the Co-founder and Co-CEO of Byron Bay based travel company Trip-A-Deal. Legend has it that Richard was working out of his laundry in Bali when the idea for Trip-A-Deal was spawned with business partner Norm Black in 2011.Richard knows how to build a brand, grow a reputation and shape a deal. He knows how to build platforms, engage customers, and keep customers. In this second episode of Reputation Matters, host Clinton Bown chats with Richard about building a business from humble beginnings, growing the kind of reputational capital with its customers that you can't just re-create and an acquisition by QANTAS. What to expect in this episode:(02:34): Difference between Reputation and Brand – Reputation is paramount(06:01): Arriving in Las Vegas to watch the NRL as a sponsor and organiser – was a real moment for Australian sport.(16:30): My journey to being a CEO was an accidental journey.For all other resources:

The guys were joined this week...from the road...by Ken Fronheiser & Richard Johnston of Keystone Precision Solutions (KPS)! For the last 30 years, KPS has provided the solutions needed to get the job done. As a solutions-based company, Keystone Precision Solutions helps their customers increase productivity, become safer and more profitable. They offer a variety of total-service solutions, including training, seminars, rentals, repairs, and education, such as a series of seminars allowing land surveying professionals to obtain continuing education credits to maintain their licensure. The Keystone Precision Solutions brand will reaffirm their commitment to ensuring that they offer their customers the results they have come to know and value. Confucius was quoted. Music by Poison!

"In writing about Peggy, it's important to listen to one's own instincts. Don't listen to critics.  What do they know? What one should say about Peggy is, simply, that she did it. That no matter what her motivations were, she did it"  - Lee KrasnerWelcome to Part 2 of my epic share on the 20th Century Art Collector and Art Patron Peggy Guggenheim...Here is the story of Peggy's life in Venice..... and what happened next!EnjoyFind all Show Notes and details mentioned at: michellejohnston.lifeYou can now Support the Podcast and send your encouragement.© 2023  A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston © 2023* Note: The Picasso art mentioned in the podcast in the gallery detail (18.30min)  is - On the Beach, 1937....Support the show

Two huge earthquakes strike Turkey and Syria. Layla Khdir, radio producer, 980 CKNW What is a library of things? Meg Dorwart, coordinator, Library of Things in Saskatoon Is Canada “broken?” Richard Johnston, professor emeritus, department of political science, University of British Columbia  Canadian health care deal with the provinces. Katherine Smart, pediatrician, former president of the Canadian Medical Association

Take a virtual road trip across the United States to visit four independent guitar stores and learn what makes them vital to the communities they serve. As you'll hear, each of these shops is more than just a retail outlet – and each of these shopkeepers has a unique perspective on why that is and what to look forward to in the future.Catch up with Richard Johnston of Gryphon Stringed Instruments in Palo Alto, California; Stan and Lillian Werbin of Elderly Instruments in Lansing, Michigan; Raymond Morin of Acoustic Music Works in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and George Gruhn of Gruhn Guitars in Nashville, Tennessee.We're releasing this episode during peak holiday shopping season for a reason. Please visit your local music store for all your gifting needs (or to treat yourself!) When you buy from local, independently owned businesses, 29.3% of the revenue is recirculated into the local economy (as opposed to 5.8% from Amazon.) And, please leave a comment on our website to give a shout out to your favorite store, wherever you live!Support the show:Join our community on Patreon, where you'll find bonus podcast episodes, guitar lessons, and plenty more great perks.Make a donation on PayPalLeave a review on Apple Podcasts (This helps other guitarists find the show and helps us. We really appreciate it!)Additional resources:Acoustic Music Works (2142 Murray Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217)Elderly Instruments (1100 N Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48906)Gruhn Guitars (2120 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204)Gryphon Stringed Instruments (211 Lambert Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306)If you're shopping for a guitar, you might be interested in our guide to identifying acoustic guitar shapes and sizes. Also check out “Ask the Expert: Why Does My New Guitar Need a Setup?”  and “How to Shop for a Used Guitar.”The Acoustic Guitar Podcast theme music is composed by Adam Perlmutter and performed for this episode by Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.This episode is hosted by Nick Grizzle and Elton Bradman, produced by Tanya Gonzalez, and directed and edited by Joey Lusterman. Executive producers are Lyzy Lusterman and Stephanie Campos Dal Broi.The Acoustic Guitar Podcast is produced by the team at Acoustic Guitar magazine, including:Publisher: Lyzy LustermanEditor: Adam PerlmutterManaging Editor: Kevin OwensSenior Editor: Blair JacksonCreative Director: Joey LustermanDigital Content Director: Stephanie Campos Dal BroiDigital Content Manager: Nick GrizzleMarketing Services Manager: Tanya GonzalezSpecial thanks to our listeners who support the show on Patreon.Support the show

On this week's episode, Heather and Kalyn may have done something they said they wouldn't do and may have talked about the (GASP) current state of the real estate market! But don't worry, they brought in the expert and also possibly the sweetest guest yet? Steve Harding, lender extraordinaire with First Financial Bank joined the girls to talk about everything from the 3 days he spent in college to how he got to where he is today (spoiler alert: it's a love story). They talk about how WINTER IS COMING but also touch on some things buyers can do in this current market to combat the higher rates. And once again, Steve brought the VOICE to the podcast! Thank you again to our sponsor, Richard Johnston with the Johnston Insurance Agency!

On this week's episode, the guest brought the goods! Heather and Kalyn interviewed friend and Certified Residential Appraiser, Grant Bullinger for a roller coaster ride of emotions and stories. From 6,000 square feet condos with secret doll rooms to unmentionable adult battery operated devices present during appraisals, Grant has truly seen it all. Giving us a thorough understanding of what appraisers face on a daily basis, the hosts are enlightened on how the residential appraisal is created and that not all appraisers are trying to kill real estate deals. You'll laugh and learn some things but stick around until the end - Grant truly saved the best stories for last. Thank you to our sponsor, Richard Johnston with Johnston Insurance Agency!

Half the health care facilities in the world do not have basic hygiene services. What are the points when you are most at risk of infection at a healthcare facility? How can you lower your risk of infection? WHO's Dr Richard Johnston explains in Science in 5.

☕ RBP : 197 Richard Johnston ➡️Fermanagh's fastest marathoner with a pb of 2.26 at Seville Marathon ➡️Richie drops in for a chat with Gerard on all things running and his post-doc research ➡️Is sleep really that important?    Like.Share.Subscribe

Guest: Dr. Richard Johnston, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at UBC

What does low voter turnout tell us about the Ontario election, Queen's Platinum Jubilee, The impact of the war on couples looking for surrogates, What's behind Quebec's tough new language restrictions & How is the federal government responding to Bill 96 - June 3rd, 2022   What does low voter turnout tell us about the Ontario election  Guest: Dr. Richard Johnston, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at UBC   Queen's Platinum Jubilee  Guest: Tom Rachman, a Canadian-British writer based in London   The impact of the war on couples looking for surrogates  Guest: Anna Feigenbaum, a professor in digital storytelling at Bournemouth University and the author of the forthcoming book Fertile Fortunes: IVF and the Business of Baby-making.   What's behind Quebec's tough new language restrictions  Guest: Patrick Dery, columnist    How is the federal government responding to Bill 96  Guest: Anthony Housefather, Liberal MP for Mont-Royal in Montreal 

“Sometimes I think we only half live over here.  The Italians live all the way” - Ernest Hemingway,  (letter to his sister)Welcome to Episode #52:Come with me on a journey to Turin, we will board the Italo service at 10.35 at Milano Centrale and arrive an hour later at the Porta Nuova in the beautiful and the elegant Torino in Piemonte.  Travel days are such great experiments, where occasionally the spontaneous finds you, willing and open. Please find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: michellejohnston.lifeYou can now Support the Podcast and send your encouragement.© 2022 A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2022Support the show

Interested in underwater welding? Our host Danea interviews Richard Johnston with Ocean corp to give us an overview of what underwater welding is all about, what you need to know and how much can you earn! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/welddotcom/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/welddotcom/support

“Place will have its way with you” - Frances Mayes, ‘See You in the Piazza'Welcome to Episode #50I am sun kissed and sharing this moment with you from Liguria.  I am in Camogli on the Italian Riviera, a surreal and beautiful experience I have to say.  And so I share this with you as I reach the happy milestone of 50 Episodes!  So that is kind of fabulous.  I never really imagined I might be in Italy!  After sharing much over the last few years from home (Australia).   Otherwise, this episode is just another beautiful moment on the travel journey....Enjoy,Michelle xoShownotes are up live with a little photo montage and details of the travel journey.Please find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: michellejohnston.life© 2022 A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2022Support the show

"Whatever it is I am trying to preserve may not be entirely real, but it isn't altogether false" - Andre Aciman.....'Homo Irrealis, Essays'Welcome to Podcast 49....And another in the moment share while traveling in Italy...Reflections on Parma, Genova, La Spezia and more....Enjoy,Michelle xoShownotes are up live with a little photo montage and details of the travel journey.Please find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: michellejohnston.lifeVisit:  Michelle:  Instagram:  @awriterinitalyand @theyellowhouse__© 2022 A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2022Support the show

"If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine, it's lethal" - Paul CoelhoCiao from Italy.I am on the Grand Canal recording this to share with you.  It is an off the cuff, on the wing travel share.  I will add in some show notes later as I am off for my morning cappuccino and a cornetto.   A PrestoMichelle xoShownotes are up live with a little photo montage and details of the travel journey.Please find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: michellejohnston.lifeVisit:  Michelle:  Instagram:  @awriterinitalyand @theyellowhouse__© 2022 A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2022Support the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world” - Anne FrankWelcome to podcast #46 and my conversation with Allison Zurfluh.Allison is a woman of many layers, a Translator of Classical Music, an Author, Travel Consultant, Painter and at heart an Artist.   Allison has lived all around the world, yet found her true home on the Venetian Lagoon on the island of Burano near Venice in northern Italy. In the past few years her life has had its share of trials and tribulations, yet it was the rediscovery of art, and painting the lagoon using watercolours and oil paints on linen canvas that woke her spirit to life again. Through her painting and evocative prose Allison's voice translates her love and care for the natural world and the concern she has for the conservation of the Venetian Lagoon for now and for the future.   Allison's art work will be on exhibit "Let Wild Run Free" in March until August in Venice so be sure to visit if you are in Italy over the coming months. Visit Allison for Fine Art:  Allison ZurfluhVisit Allison:  Bespoke Venice and Lagoon TravelInstagram:  @allisonzurfluh_artist     &    @allisonzurfluhPlease find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: michellejohnston.lifeInstagram:  @awriterinitaly    &   @theyellowhouse__© 2022 A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2022Support the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

"First we eat, then we do everything else" - MFK FisherWelcome to Episode #45 and a lovely chat with Wendy from the Flavor of Italy Podcast. Recently Wendy launched her 100th Episode at Flavor of Italy.  Wendy is devoted to the world of Italian food, sharing recipes and travel itineraries for the savy traveler who enjoys a culinary adventure in Italy.  Wendy has lived in Lazio for forty years and shares her knowledge and passion about her favourite places and regions on her website Flavor of Italy Please find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: michellejohnston.lifeVisit:  Michelle:  Instagram:  @awriterinitalyand @theyellowhouse__© 2022 A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2022Support the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

“Italy as destination was lodged in my imagination and in my future”  -  Helen BaroliniTheir Other Side: Six American Women and the Lure of Italy Welcome to Episode 44 and my wonderful conversation with Evelyn Hill about her journey from Vermont in America to Rome to study at the American University.  We chat about moving to Italy, studying, creating a new life, living in Rome, Milan and Turin.  Ten years later Evelyn makes the region of Piedmont her home with her partner enjoying trips to the mountains and the relaxed lifestyle.  We talk the ups and downs of obtaining the Permesso di Siggiorno and how Italy has allowed her to slow down and actually enjoy life the Italian Way.  These days Evelyn is a consultant for people moving to Italy helping them navigate the red tape on entry and visas.  She has published a book ‘Moving to Italy ‘ and enjoys sharing travel and moving to Italy tips and advice online and over the socials. Visit Evelyn Hill:Italy Travel Planner, Moving to Italy & Expat ConsultantMoving to Italy: A Guidebook.Instagram:  @collinemontagnePlease find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: michellejohnston.lifeVisit:  Michelle:  Instagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__© 2022 A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2022Support the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

“Who has not dreamed of going forth to meet the unknown in some new land, and thus in oneself” -  Helen Barolini “Their Other Side: Six American Women & The Lure of Italy”Have you ever thought of starting all over again in a new country and making your dreams real?   Nikki was burnt out and disillusioned by all she had achieved living in London and in Sydney.   Nikki made the decision to move to Italy.   A year later Nikki landed in Italy by herself ready to begin again.  Her story is full of trials and tribulations but ultimately she found her happy place living La Dolce Vita in Puglia many years later. This share is Part 2 of a conversation we  started in Podcast #42 ….The Dream Property to Win in Ostuni, Puglia and a Love Letter to Italy …Enter the Competition:  https://italy-propertyconsulting.com/competition/Visit:  Nikki TaylorPlease find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: michellejohnston.lifeVisit:  Michelle:  Instagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__© 2022 A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2022Support the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

“We are all pilgrims who seek Italy” - GoetheHave you ever dreamed of living in Italy?  The exciting news is that there is a wonderful opportunity for you to live your own La Dolce Vita and this episode is about making that dream real.Nikki Taylor is giving away a property in Puglia and all you have to do is write a little letter of 30 words to enter the Competition.  Nikki is also on a mission to create a Guinness World Record so join in on the fun and begin a new adventure in Puglia Italy.  We also chat about living in Italy, buying property with ease and living the good life in Bella Italia.Enter the Competition:  https://italy-propertyconsulting.com/competition/Visit:  Nikki TaylorPlease find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: michellejohnston.lifeVisit:  Michelle:  Instagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__© 2022 A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2022Support the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

“Dolce Far Niente is about living in the present - savouring every moment as if it's the last - while remembering that life truly is beautiful.  Let's never forget that" - Sophie MinchilliThis week I share a fun conversation with the author Sophie Minchilli.  We talk about her book:  The Sweetness of Doing Nothing: Live Life the Italian Way with Dolce Far Niente. We discuss the good life in Rome, discovering her path to becoming a professional pasta eater, slowing down, how to make the perfect Carbonara, and taking the time to write her book The Sweetness of Doing Nothing …..Thank you Sophie.Please find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: michellejohnston.lifeVisit:  Sophie on the Socials......Rome with Sophie and on Instagram  @sminchilliVisit:  Michelle:  Instagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__© 2022 A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2022Endnote Cooking Moment in the background while I make Carbonara:  From the Film; 'No Reservations'   (The Soundtrack to the movie) .......Support the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

“Italy became magical and mysterious beckoning me” - Susan Van Allen Welcome to Episode #40:  I am most delighted to share this conversation with Susan Van Allen about her updated 10th Anniversary Edition, “100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go”.  Susan is a Screen and Travel Writer, and an American Treasure.  Her many books on Italy give travellers the inside tips on the places one should visit that will create the most magical travel memories.  And truthfully, this book is for every one.  If you want to feel safe in your decision on where to go, read ‘100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go'.   Susan's Golden Days will have you booking your tickets immediately.Go ahead, perhaps just like Virgil randomly open the book anywhere.  Yes, that's the place, wherever you place your finger.  Go, I dare you….Please find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: michellejohnston.lifeVisit:  Susan Van Allen's ItalyInstagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__© 2022 A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2022Support the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

“The early-morning Easter Light, clean and clear as a polished sapphire, back-lit a ribbon of mist hovering over the Luberon plain. The almonds had burst into blossom and the cherries were hard on their tales'.   - Alex Dingwall-Main, The Luberon Garden Welcome to  Episode #39:This weeks share is a day driving through the region of the Luberon Mountains in Provence.   A visit to Menerbes, the place of truffle and vin.  We enter the tree lined village to marvel at the plane trees and to wander the paths and streets of the medieval village.  The views are magnificent from this grand location.  It is a day of beauty and vision taking in the rural atmosphere of cherry orchards and vines that are waiting to unfurl, and scenic drives in Lacoste, Bonnieux and Apt.  A beautiful prelude to the days ahead before the family catch the TGV to Paris for the finale of the journey from Padova Italy to Paris, France.Padova, Italy to Paris, France Travel Podcast Series..... Part 15MJ xo© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Support the show

“My motive was simple and hedonistic: I was looking for beauty” -  Alain de Botton, The Art of Travel Welcome to another share of the travelogue series from Italy to France.  This day we find ourselves saying Au Revoir to beautiful Antibes on the French Riviera and heading onwards to Saint Paul de Vence to wander the historic medieval ramparts of the hill top village.  And then back on the road to make our way to the Luberon region in the department of Vaucluse where an 18th century house in the countryside awaits our arrival.Also reflections on books and gardens that have inspired over the years....Padova, Italy to Paris, France Travel Podcast Series..... Part 14MJ xo© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Support the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

Two years of lockdowns and bans have turned the travel and tourism industry into one of the enormous casualties of the coronavirus pandemic. In this episode, TRIPADEAL co-founder Richard Johnston and I sit down for an insightful session sharing the success story of a company born out of an idea in Bali in 2010. His company captured the market of holiday loving baby boomers. When a global emergency happens, Richard shares how wisdom and integrity are needed to ride out the continuing crisis management to choose to take care of their people and customers.Key points covered in this episode: [00:02:41] The need to shift. Like everybody else, Richard shares how TripADeal is now an outbound package holiday business that sells bucket list dreams at affordable prices. [00:04:32] How COVID's effect on travel was very much a supply crisis. This exceptional moment no one's ever seen before that literally stopped the world.[00:11:36] Richard describes the mental fortitude needed to handle the crisis when people were feeling responsible, freaked out, stressed out and didn't know what they had to do. [00:22:12] Strategies and tested measures. [00:23:49] Risk appetite comes from the background of being a surfer. [00:28:17] Learning from business ideas that failed. [00:31:39] Simplify your approach to business. [00:34:01] When choosing print ads trumped advertising on Facebook. [00:45:14] Sponsoring different football teams is a way to give back to the community and build credibility. [00:46:48] Accept that you lack understanding in many aspects of running your business. [00:53:37] Valuing people.[01:01:00] Preserve your brand. ______________________________________________________________________Join your host Jade Green on The Barrels and Business Podcast - a show that regardless of the surf conditions, delivers entertaining, inspiration and insights on the best surf spots in the world, quintessential quivers, product recommendations, worst wipeouts, kook kaos, as well as discussions on the trials and tribulations of starting and scaling businesses. It's not only the epic wins we discuss; we also dive into the failures and wipeouts in business with technology hacks to share tangible tips on how to build an amazing business and epic life.Connect with Jade Green and the Barrels and Business Community ● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barrelsandbusiness/● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadegreenau/● Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadegreenau● YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/JadeGreen● Website: https://www.jadegreen.com.au/#businessgrowth #scaleyourbusiness Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

"On the pleasant shore of the French Riviera, about half way between Marseille and the Italian Border, stands a large, proud, rose-coloured hotel.  Deferential palms cool its flushed facade, and before it stretches a short dazzling beach"...F.Scott Fitzgerald - Tender is the NightWelcome to Episode #37Padova, Italy to Paris, France Travel Podcast Series..... Part 13The grand adventure continues on the French Riviera as we take a day to relax and explore Antibes, Juan les Pins, in the heart of the old port town, Vieille Ville.  And then onto Cannes for a drive to the beautiful sea....MJ xo© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Please find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: michellejohnston.lifeInstagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__Support the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

“The glinting Mediterranean stretched off in the distance, and now the palm trees, beaches, and over built coastline of the Côte d'Azur loomed suddenly into view: Cannes…Juan-les-Pins…Antibes…and then Nice” - Provence 1970 by Luke Barr….Welcome to Episode #36Padova, Italy to Paris, France Travel Podcast Series..... Part 12A Travel Share on the history of train travel on the French Riviera and beyond.   The grand adventure continues down the coastline of the French Riviera as we take a day to explore Monaco and the Promanade des Anglais in Nice.  MJ xo© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Please find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: michellejohnston.lifeInstagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__Support the show

“My library is an archive of longings” - Susan SontagWelcome to Episode #35This weeks offering is a combination of the Good Life, Books, Food and More.  The Italian Affair continues….Happy Adventures to you,MJ xoSee you next episode with the travel adventure to Nice and Monaco Part 12 of the Padova, Italy to Paris, France Travel Podcast Series.....© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Please find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: michellejohnston.lifeInstagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__Support the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

"In food there are memories" - Paola BacchiaWelcome to Episode #34:There are many layers to this conversation with Cookbook Author and Photographer Paola Bacchia.  Place, identity, home, migration, culture, food, tradition, displacement, loss, family and ultimately celebration.  This is an Istrian story, an Australian story and an Italian story.  This episode weaves the many layers of these themes with the love of food and the threads of family and memories at the centre of Paola's cooking.  Paola's connection to place and the history of her family are the foundation for her new book Istria: Recipes and Stories from the Hidden Heart of Italy, Slovenia and Croatia.  It is a deeply personal story and one that I am honoured to share on the podcast.  Thank you Paola.Instagram:    @italyonmymind Website:       Italyonmymind.com.au© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Please find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: michellejohnston.lifeInstagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__Support the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

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"When a painter is obsessed by a view or an idea, no wind, no elements can stop him" - Gustave de StaelWelcome to Episode #33This little foray into the south of France was a delight to write up once the writing process began.  I couldn't hold back but take a deep dive into the French Riveria and its artistic legacy which indeed is quite vast.  When I discovered a few years back that the Picasso Museum was on the train line somewhere between Nice and Marseille in France well it was a given.   There is much to say that is undoubtable and there a number of directions one could go in.  In truth Antibes, Juan Les Pins came on my radar over the past few years after reading about Pablo Picasso and Francoise Gilot. Later I discovered the writings of Picasso's biographer John Richardson and the film Surviving Picasso.  This particular share is full of Art and Life, mine and theirs,  and of course the joy of a family day free to travel in the delightful city of Antibes on the Cote D'Azur; something I would recommend to any one who loves a deep blue sky and a seascape that travel dreams are made of.© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Please find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: michellejohnston.lifeInstagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__Support the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

Dr. Richard Johnston, a political science professor at the University of British Columbia

On today's show, why your voting options might be limited in the upcoming federal election with Dr. Richard Johnston, a political science professor at the University of British Columbia. We address Canada's current situation as protesters prepare to set up shop in front of hospitals amid the pandemic with Tom Nichols, author of Our Own Worst Enemy, Professor of National Security Affairs at the US Naval War College. Plus, if all parties agree that we need to end drinking water advisories in Indigenous communities, why haven't we? We address that question with Kerry Black, an assistant professor and Canada Research Chair for Integrated Knowledge, Engineering and Sustainable Communities at the University of Calgary.

“You may have the universe if I may have Italy”          Giuseppe  Verdi, ComposerWelcome to Episode 32:We are not the first and we will not be the last.  The magnetic forces of Italy are powerful luring us from the comfort of our own homes and countries to dream, to ponder, to move, to see, to experience a culture that shows us a beautiful way to live.  It is a sensual life that is deeply layered.  Many of us would like a taste of it, a few weeks, a few months, perhaps a lifetime.  Italy is a beacon, a radiant beauty that has many of us within its grasp.  ‘Italophilia: the admiration, appreciation or emulation of Italy, its people, ideals, civilisation, and culture'.Last month I shared some time with travel blogger Ishita Sood from her home in India.  We talked about everything that mattered in our lives right now in the middle of the pandemic and getting back to la grande bellezza was high on both of our lists.  It was a generous and bountiful conversation and one that I will treasure.  Ishita's website on Italian Culture and Travel http://Ishitasood.com shares the many layers of travel narratives, Italian Authors, books on Italy you should read and much more.Certainly life in the past few years has thrown us a huge curve ball and we are all trying to pick up the pieces.  We may continue to examine and navigate the events of 2020 and beyond for some time.  In the meantime we will dream, we will share and we will remember the highlights and the beauty of what keeps us motivated and inspired.  We are committed and we are waiting, but in the short term enjoy this conversation from two Italophiles who could think of nothing better to do than take a deep dive into the beauty of Italy, travel and everything in between.Enjoy,Michelle & IshitaVisit: Ishita on Instagram @italophilia and https://ishitasood.com© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Please find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: michellejohnston.lifeInstagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__Support the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

“We do not remember days, we remember moments” - Diary Entry, 28th July…Cesare Pavese   - This Business of Living, A Diary - 1935-1950Welcome to Episode 31:This is a lovely chat with Cinzia about life and her love of books and life in Italia.  Her love of language is at the forefront of her world as she shares the joys of reading in Italian and English and the path she followed to become a Teacher and Tutor for the Inglese who would like to know Italiano….And if you are wondering she is not yet my teacher, but certainly it would be an excellent idea.  Cinzia and I connected up on Instagram and I kept thinking it would be lovely to discover more about her life in Liguria.  For a little while I have been receiving her regular emails on Italy and her life and I really enjoy reading them, they are not only informative but considered, honest and meditative letters to her readers.   On Instantly Italy Cinzia shares stories about important Italians you need to know, Italian Life and Culture, the places she has connected with and genuine stories about expats living in Italy.  She is a great story teller and has a deep and true love of books and literature.  I was smiling a lot and laughing too because I really resonated with what she said about books... A book is more than a book if you ask me, they are a life line.I hope you enjoy the share and thank you so much Cinzia for preparing for this episode and bringing us all a happy dose of joy and authenticity.MJ Visit: instantlyitaly.com© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Please find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: www.michellejohnston.lifeInstagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__Support the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

"When I realised that each morning I would see this light again, I could not believe my luck"Henri Matisse, 1917Welcome to Episode #30, Antibes, FranceOn the 13th March 2019, a family of five traveled from Genova Piazza Principe Station on the 11.43 to Ventimiglia in the province of Liguria, Italy.  At 13.03 they entered a train with the white sign Region:  Provence - Alpes - Cote d'Azur on the door.  Arriving in Antibes at 16.01 to an ochre coloured railway station and a short walk to the old town in the French city. This is the story of the sweet little adventure in Antibes,  located somewhere between Monaco and Cannes on the Cote d'Azur.  And includes some reckoning with present day life, the artist Picasso and his artistic legacy, and the convoluted history of Antibes that was once known as a Greek colony called Antipolis....Enjoy,Michelle© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Please find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: www.michellejohnston.lifeInstagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__#30 Shownotes:The Hero's Way: Walking with Garibaldi from Rome to Ravenna by Tim Parks (2021)French Riveria And Its Artists: Art, Literature, Love, and Life on the Cote d'Azur by John Baxter (2015)The Sorcerer's Apprentice: A Memoir of Picasso, Provence, and Douglas Cooper by John Richardson (1999)Visit:  www.antibesjuanlespins.com for more on Antibes, France....Support the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

"After all it is the adventure that counts" - Gertrude Stein, The Autobiography of Alice B. ToklasWelcome to Episode #29  Genova, LiguriaThe family trip continues after a too short stop over in Genova, we get ourselves ready to part with Italy and move onto France.  In the meantime a wonderful morning is had walking the old town of Genoa in the Piazza La Maddelena and Piazza San Luca, checking out the local markets and enjoying the pleasures of a morning stroll into Piazza Bianchi not too far from Antico Porto where we wander until it is time to pack up and head to Genova Principe Station an architectural marvel in itself.   We barely get our toes wet in the realm of possibilities that is Genoa and I really wish we could stay longer, but the realities of family life have us on the move.There is much to discover in this port city that is the Ligurian capital.  Go visit www.visitgenoa.it for the overview. As a maritime republic Genova maintained control from around the 11th century to later in the 18th.  La Superba indeed, the gritty beauty of this large city runs parallel to Unesco World Heritage sites, old world palazzos and the fabulous array of art that hides behind beckoning world class architecture and the historic detail of a rivaling maritime city that makes for a fascinating and deeply layered place.  This is a story of a family traveling, discovering and learning about the sweet details that makes Italy 'La Superba'.© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, writing, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Please find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: www.michellejohnston.lifeInstagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__#29 Shownotes:Quote about living the questions from Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria RilkeHomo Irrealis: Essays by Andre AcimanCoastline:  The food of the Mediterranean Italy, Spain and France by Lucio Galletto and David Dale (2017)Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat / Netflix Documentary - Four Part Series... Italy is Part 1 - ‘Fat'Trip to Italy (2014) Film written and directed by Michael WinterbottomTwo comics take a road trip from the north in Piedmont to the south in Capri meditating on the English Poets, stopping for gastronomic delicacies and enjoying the scenery while life unfolds.* If interested in the Genova mention it takes place at 18 minutes or so into the film...  Coogan and Brydon finish their decadent meal at Trattoria della Posta and then stop in Genova to salute Lord Byron at his last address in Italy on the Ligurian coast before heading to Camogli.Find out more about the great places to see in Genova:      www.visitgenoa.it Support the show (http://michellejohnston.net/michellejohnston.net/donate_and_support_podcast.html)

“There is already a tantalising sense of escape - of slipping beneath the radar of modern life"                         - Tom Chesshyre 'Slow Train to Venice'Welcome to Episode #28  Genova, LiguriaOne of things I adore about this whole Italian adventure is just how many doors Italy has to offer.  Open one or two in you are in for a treat.  Books, art, food and everything else.  Travel takes on some kind of luminous quality once you get there, or are there...(Yes, I am waiting for the next door to open....that indeed is a different kind of story!)Firstly, I apologise for the echo chamber on the mic, perhaps next time I will not use the air pods for recording.  However I love this share, I think there is something special about the many layers you experience on reflection and in the moment of travel. And secondly,  it is a deep offering no less and I hope you enjoy it.....On Genova......A port city will always be an interesting multi sensory experience, a place where the mix of culture, ethnicity and class will not only dominate but inform the place.  The commercial enterprises of the city are paramount to not only survival but the cultural diversity… in other words everyone has tried and tested these waters.  Genova is the trade link for the Mediterranean Sea, in years past it has been called by many names….”la Superba" ...the proud one, "la Dominante"... the dominant one and/or, "la Repubblica dei magnifici", the Republic of the Magnificents..... the list goes on.....As a maritime republic Genova maintained control from around the 11th century to later in the 18th.  La Superba indeed, the gritty beauty of this large city runs parallel to Unesco World Heritage sites, old world palazzos and the fabulous array of art that hides behind beckoning world class architecture and the historic detail of a rivaling maritime city that makes for a fascinating and deeply layered place.  This is a story of a family traveling, discovering and learning about the sweet details that makes Italy La Superba.© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, writing, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Please find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: www.michellejohnston.lifeInstagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__About A Writer in Italy Podcast:Five years ago Michelle Johnston traveled to Italy to create space for herself and her writing.  Michelle traveled solo giving herself time to recalibrate after many years of parenting and life in general.  Leaving her husband to take care of the family she reconnected with her writing, her art and her love of travel.The adventure turned into the book and travel memoir...............Support the show

This is an episode that I have wanted to do since I started running the show last year and it breaks down a lot of the myths about underwater welding. Today I am talking with Richard Johnston of Ocean Corp in Houston Texas to find out what it takes to be an Underwater Welder. Theres a lot of great info in todays show if Underwater Welding is a career you'd like to get into. Arc Junkies Website: www.arcjunkies.com Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home   Friends of the Show: Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastwelders  YouTube: Everlast Welders         Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.  Rockmount Research and Alloys, Inc. Rockmountwelding.com Instagram: @Rockmountwelding   Strong Hand Tools Stronghandtool.com/arcjunkies Instagram @Strong_hand_tools   AHP Welders Ahpwelders.com https://ahpwelds.com/arcjunkies   ISOTUNES: Instagram: @isotunesaudio Online: https://bit.ly/36s7aFj  Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase   SUM DUM Welders: Instagram: @sumdumwelderapparel  Online: www.sumdumwelder.com  Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% off your entire order.   Outlaw Leather Instagram: @outlawleatherusa Online: www.outlawleatherusa.com  Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% on your entire order.   Hourglass Ingenuity Instagram: @hour.glass_ingenuity Website: https://hourglassfab.com/password   Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast TIKTOK: @Arcjunkiespod Email: Show@arcjunkies.com

"Enchantment - a useless thing, but as dispensable as bread" - Gio PontiWelcome to Episode #27 Pisa, Tuscany....I have always been a little intrigued about Pisa.  Wondering to myself what it was all about, so much so I thought we better go.  And it is a curious place, a Tuscan city not far from the sea, a maritime power in its hey day.  The city was built on the legacy of trade and its location on the Fiume Arno (River Arno) the one that connects it to its Tuscan neighbour Florence.  It was a little fun going down the rabbit hole and discovering this place.  The Leaning Tower - Torre Pendente is obviously what sets this city apart, what magnetises the curious traveler.  The thing I love about travel is when something happens that throws you off your tracks, our day in Pisa was full of lovely surprises.  The beauty of the Piazza dei Miracoli - the square of Miracles is something I will not forget.  A wandering city, the river Arno is wide, the beautiful gothic cathedral stands by the river ....the Santa Maria della Spina is a marvel as you meander along the beautiful bridges connecting the two sides of Pisa.The idea of travel now has a luminous quality, after a year of knowing we cannot go, our rosy glasses have had to come off.  We have to appreciate what is within our own personal radius.  I don't mind this, and shall reap the benefits of my own beautiful country, yet Italy still lures me, calls me.  It is only through books and art right now that I can fly away, escape the day to day.  If you have any great books or film or ideas in general on Italy send me a little note on the email.  I would love to hear from you....Send to 23colours@gmail.comMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, Copyright 2021.Please find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: www.michellejohnston.lifeInstagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__About A Writer in Italy Podcast:Five years ago Michelle Johnston traveled to Italy to create space for herself and her writing.  Michelle traveled solo giving herself time to recalibrate after many years of parenting and life in general.  Leaving her husband to take care of the family she reconnected with her writing, her art and her love of travel.The adventure turned into the book and travel memoir...............Support the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

Dan Harris was elected as the Member of Parliament representing the riding of Scarborough Southwest on May 2nd, 2011. Dan has been a community and political activist for sixteen years. He has been a strong advocate and voice for affordable housing, social justice, and economic reform. Dan has also worked in voicing the need for a National Daycare Program in Canada, after experiencing that need first-hand when he worked at Not Your Average Daycare in Scarborough. Dan has been a longstanding member of the New Democratic Party of Canada; helping with over twenty campaigns, working on the Ontario NDP Executive from 2002 to 2004, and helping to craft dozens of resolutions to provincial and federal policy conventions. Dan grew up in the East end of Toronto – where his family has resided for over eighty years. Dan’s family has been active in their support behind noted local New Democrats Stephen Lewis, John Harney, Richard Johnston, and Anne Swarbrick. Dan has been a vibrant face in Scarborough Southwest – as a player, coach, sponsor and member of the executive of the Birchmount Baseball league since 1994. Dan was honoured when he was named the Deputy Critic for Science and Technology in the Official Opposition Party’s Shadow Cabinet. Under the new leadership of Thomas Mulcair, Dan was named the Deputy Critic for Industry in April, 2012. In August 2013, Dan was named Critic for Post-Secondary Education. Dan has worked in the Information and Technology industry for over ten years, for prominent companies such as Web Networks, the Make a Wish Foundation, the Ontario NDP, and most recently for Unified Systems Group. Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/CrossBorderPod Facebook : www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviewPodcast/ Website: www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Cross Border Interviews is owned by Miranda, Brown & Associates Inc.

“The rain was coming down in what seemed solid sheets. But it was Italy. Nothing it did could be bad”                              - Elizabeth Von Armin ‘Enchanted April'Welcome to Episode #26Join me for a little Italian Joy and the delights of an afternoon wandering the Tuscan town of Lucca.  The beauty of travel to me is leaving one molto bella historic city for another.  An hour and a half on the train and then presto, we arrive at a medieval castle just outside the looming city wall that circumnavigates the centro storico.  A little wet because it was raining but we are seduced by the beauty of early in Spring in Italy.  Raining or not we enjoyed a wonderful dinner in Piazza San Michele (my namesake) always a good sign and revered the unfolding of another delightful travel adventure. Music Composed by Richard Johnston, Copyright 2021.Please find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: www.michellejohnston.lifeInstagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__About A Writer in Italy Podcast:Five years ago Michelle Johnston traveled to Italy to create space for herself and her writing.  Michelle traveled solo giving herself time to recalibrate after many years of parenting and life in general.  Leaving her husband to take care of the family she reconnected with her writing, her art and her love of travel.The adventure turned into the book and travel memoir...............Support the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

"Thy light alone - Gives grace and truth to life's unquiet dream'    -  Percy Bysshe ShelleyWelcome to Episode #25.......Sometimes you just need to start in the middle, and somehow you find the beginning and the end.  That is how this episode came about.  There is always the attention to the inner calling to do the work, to make way, to make hay while the sun shines.  This episode is a soliloquy to the creative life, to getting back to writing and to some musing about life and art. 'Eat, Pray, Love' and the book ‘Big Magic' by Elizabeth Gilbert played a role in reminding me why it all matters.   And that sometimes you have to go out on a limb if you want to get the fruit.  Enjoy.  © 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, writing, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021See Show Notes for Books mentioned and a little share on podcasts I have enjoyed over the summer  if you are interested in the creative journey....Please find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: www.michellejohnston.lifeInstagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__About A Writer in Italy Podcast:Five years ago Michelle Johnston traveled to Italy to create space for herself and her writing.  Michelle traveled solo giving herself time to recalibrate after many years of parenting and life in general.  Leaving her husband to take care of the family she reconnected with her writing, her art and her love of travel.The adventure turned into the book and travel memoir...............In the Shadow of a Cypress: An Italian AdventureSupport the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

Professors Samir Gandesha and Richard Johnston discuss the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States.

“To make time to eat as Italians still do is to share in their inexhaustible gift for making art out of life”                                         -  Marcella Hazan                     ‘The Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking Welcome to Episode #24Join me for the final episode for 2020 as I make a Spritz Prosecco Cocktail and share my last podcast for the year with Christine from Italian Dish Podcast.At the beginning of December Christine and I had a Skype chat about her Italian Dish Podcast and how she made her way to Italy over the recent years.  We chat about the mood of Christmas as we near the end of 2020, cooking in la Cucina Italiana and her inspirations behind her Italian food creations and how she went to Italy to study abroad and eventually found herself married to an Italian and living in Tuscany.Christine can be found on I-Tunes or your favourite Podcast Channel @ Italian Dish and on Instagram at @italiandishpodcast.Enjoy and try one of her gorgeous Italian Recipes......or join her Patreon Community for extra cooking ideas and recipes.Music Composed by Richard Johnston, Copyright 2020.Please find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: www.michellejohnston.lifeInstagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__About A Writer in Italy Podcast:Five years ago Michelle Johnston traveled to Italy to create space for herself and her writing.  Michelle traveled solo giving herself time to recalibrate after many years of parenting and life in general.  Leaving her husband to take care of the family she reconnected with her writing, her art and her love of travel.The adventure turned into the book and travel memoir...............In the Shadow of a Cypress: An Italian AdventureSupport the show

This week, Matt chats with the lead investigator of the TRAIL Study Dr. Richard Johnston. In addition to being a post-doctoral researcher, Richie is an avid runner and can be found frequenting both Hunter Athletics & Recreation and RunStrong online training groups. In this episode, Richie speaks about his journey as a runner, physiotherapist and researcher, while also providing participants with an update on how the study is progressing.

“Italy, like the olive tree, is ever-green”                                     - Lina Waterfield, ‘Castle in Italy'Welcome to Episode #23.......I begin with a light serenade to December 2020 sitting out in the morning sun and then share the fifth installment of The Family Trip in Italy....Part 2 Florence, Tuscany....Firenze and the travel adventure continues.  Enjoy, See You Next time with Christine from The Italian Dish Podcast #24And then onto Lucca, Pisa and Genoa Italy.........and then the French RiveriaMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, Copyright 2021.Please find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: www.michellejohnston.lifeInstagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__About A Writer in Italy Podcast:Five years ago Michelle Johnston traveled to Italy to create space for herself and her writing.  Michelle traveled solo giving herself time to recalibrate after many years of parenting and life in general.  Leaving her husband to take care of the family she reconnected with her writing, her art and her love of travel.The adventure turned into the book and travel memoir...............In the Shadow of a Cypress: An Italian AdventureSupport the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

“These trains have eaten into my mind and my writing”    -   Tim Parks ‘Italian Ways:  On and Off the Rails from Milan to Palermo'Welcome to Episode #22.......This an excerpt from the journey, the little adventure from Padua in Italy to Paris, France....Next stop - Florence, Tuscany....Firenze is one of those places that you can just wander and there is something wonderful around every corner.  The architectural detail and the Renaissance treasures are all there to be seen and savoured.  It is the open air museum like qualities that make it such a great walking city.  I share this with a little detail on the rich history of Renaissance art how this city is considered the birth place of the Renaissance and the reasons why.Enjoy, See You Next time with Florence, Pisa and Lucca, Italy.........© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, writing, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Please find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: www.michellejohnston.lifeInstagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__About A Writer in Italy Podcast:Five years ago Michelle Johnston traveled to Italy to create space for herself and her writing.  Michelle traveled solo giving herself time to recalibrate after many years of parenting and life in general.  Leaving her husband to take care of the family she reconnected with her writing, her art and her love of travel.The adventure turned into the book and travel memoir...............In the Shadow of a Cypress: An Italian AdventureSupport the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

Chapter 1: US election results so far with David Akin No definitive result in the US presidential election last night - David Akin joins us to talk about where we stand. GUEST: David Akin, Global News chief political correspondent Chapter 2: Oregon votes in progressive drug laws Oregon voted yesterday in approval of some very progressive drug laws. First, they voted to decriminalize small amounts of hard drugs. Secondly, they voted to legalize the therapeutic use of psychedelic mushrooms. This is a topic that British Columbians will be familiar with. John Horgan asked the feds this summer to decriminalize hard drugs.  GUEST: Niki Reitmayer, CKNW Mornings contributor Chapter 3: SafeCare BC calling for mass COVID testing in care homes YVR is rolling out a trial program that will make rapid testing available to some customers before their flight, and now SafeCare BC is calling for more widespread testing in the care home environment.  GUEST: Jennifer Lyle, CEO of SafeCare BC Chapter 4: Richard Johnston talks about the US Election Richard Johnston was the Canada Research Chair in Public Opinion, Elections, and Representation until his retirement on 30 June 2020. Currently a professor emeritus with UBC, he joins us this morning to talk about what he took away from last night, and what today might hold. GUEST: Richard Johnston, UBC Political Science Professor Emeritus Chapter 5: Swimming Canada urges pools to accommodate youth Swimming has been a high profile sport in Canada since 16 year old Penny Oleksiak landed four medals at the 2016 games in Rio, but the pandemic is really complicating the sport here.  GUEST: John Atkinson, high-performance director at Swimming Canada See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I just think food is so important to us, it is the most important thing we do, so why not enjoy it”...Rick SteinWelcome to Episode 21:This is just me, the real me, the girl that decides to make it happen regardless of the original plan.A garden walk and a podcast recorded in the chicken pen.   A little cook up of the stinging nettle I foraged in the garden was the outcome of this spontaneous episode on the philosophy and heritage of La Cucina Povera.  It goes without saying that 2020 has been an interesting social experiment and I have been contemplating  many things that relate to less waste and more good living on my own terms.After listening to the book on Patience Gray about her evocative life by Adam Federman this week, she died early 2005 and published many books and essays on food and life in particular the classic 'Honey From a Weed'  on her journey of living in the wilds of the Mediterranean lands and sea.  I have been musing over many things related this past few months that I ponder in this episode.This is an offering of sorts, a whimsical share and a possible rant on what it means to be a modern woman and what it means to juggle the anxieties of the modern trappings this world offers.   Certainly I am a privileged woman who can make her own decisions about the give and the take on an ordinary Wednesday.  If you want the real truth it is most of all the ordinary kind of magic that interests me the most.  The kind of alchemy that happens in the kitchen and in the garden, and when you spontaneously decide to make a plate of pasta for lunch from something on hand and within reach.   An improvisation of sorts.  This is my favourite kind of day, a privilege yes, and a humble thrill to even ramble and share this musing on a detail of Italian culture and how I feel inspired by it daily.mj xoEnjoy, See You Next time with Florence and Lucca, Italy.........© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, writing, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Please find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: www.michellejohnston.lifeInstagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__About A Writer in Italy Podcast:Five years ago Michelle Johnston traveled to Italy to create space for herself and her writing.  Michelle traveled solo giving herself time to recalibrate after many years of parenting and life in general.  Leaving her husband to take care of the family she reconnected with her writing, her art and her love of travel.The adventure turned into the book and travel memoir...............In the Shadow of a Cypress: An Italian AdventureSupport the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

In 1969, Frank Ford and Richard Johnston started the legendary Gryphon Stringed Instruments in Palo Alto, California. On episode 47 of the podcast, Ford tells us what it is like to run one of the world's premiere repair shops for over 50 years. We hear about the early days of Gryphon (including their initial attempts to build and sell handmade instruments). Ford also talks about the store today, his philosophy on communicating with customers, his favorite repairs, and how, thanks to Dan Erlewine, he got started in teaching. Links: https://www.gryphonstrings.com/ http://frets.com/ http://www.frets.com/HomeShopTech/

University of British Columbia political science professor emeritus Richard Johnston and former board member of Equal Voice's B.C. chapter Esmahan Razavi discuss the latest issues in the B.C. provincial election in the lead-up to the leaders' debate.

"Travel is like any other addiction: the more of it you've had, the more of it you need" - Tony WheelerWelcome to Episode 20: Verona, VenetoThe day began with a large yellow Mimosa heart wreath in the middle of the Corso Porto Nuova.  And that pretty much sets the stage for a day of exploring the Veneto town of Verona.  The star crossed lovers, the myth and the magic of Romeo and Juliet and the legacy of the della Scala family,  the Scalageri in the Piazza del Signori and beyond.   The Romanesque architecture, the castle walls, the grand palazzi on the River Adige, the Roman ruins, the pristine vicolo to wander along with a gelato in hand admiring the homes of terra-cotta, lemon and sienna, and the ivy falling from wrought iron balconies all made for a delightful day exploring this fabulous city. Enjoy, See You Next time with Florence and Lucca, Italy.........© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, writing, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Please find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: www.michellejohnston.lifeInstagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__About A Writer in Italy Podcast:Five years ago Michelle Johnston traveled to Italy to create space for herself and her writing.  Michelle traveled solo giving herself time to recalibrate after many years of parenting and life in general.  Leaving her husband to take care of the family she reconnected with her writing, her art and her love of travel.The adventure turned into the book and travel memoir...............In the Shadow of a Cypress: An Italian AdventureSupport the show

"Open my heart, and you will see / Graved inside of it, Italy" - Robert BrowningWelcome to Episode #19:  Venezia, Venetia - ItalyVenice is the icing on the cake and should be sampled at least once in a lifetime or more if you are lucky.  Traveling to see this city built on over one hundred islands, linked by bridges and canals halfway between the rising and the setting sun never fails to excite and entice the curious traveler.A family day walking this city to sample the delights of the Gothic and the Byzantine, the romance, the time worn elegance, the grand palazzi, the maze of alleyways, the bridges and the magic of the canals was a sweet thing.Contemplation and wonder over travel narratives and thoughts on the art of travel.......... In truth an ever expanding world that one shall be musing over for some time.Enjoy.....© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, writing, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Please find all Show Notes and Books mentioned at: www.michellejohnston.lifePlease subscribe, rate and/or review if you enjoyed this podcast.Instagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__About A Writer in Italy Podcast:Five years ago Michelle Johnston traveled to Italy to create space for herself and her writing.  Michelle traveled solo giving herself time to recalibrate after many years of parenting and life in general.  Leaving her husband to take care of the family she reconnected with her writing, her art and her love of travel.The adventure turned into the book and travel memoir...............In the Shadow of a Cypress: An Italian AdventureSupport the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

"We are all pilgrims who seek Italy" - Goethe, Italian JourneyWelcome to Episode 18:  Padova, VenetoWhat a sweet thing to create this episode and share our family journey in Italy and France.  So grateful for a little Carpe Diem moment late 2018.  Tickets to Italy arriving in Milano Milpensa and the fast train to Padova in March 2019 was the beginning of a wonderful adventure.  Italy always inspires....the endless art, the architecture, the history, the grand cafes and the ambience of piazza life are all waiting there to be explored and savoured.Padova is one of the seven provinces of the Veneto region of Italy, just a hop, skip and a jump away from the capital of the Veneto, Venice.  We begin our stay there and enjoy the ambience of this beautiful medieval city, taking in the wonders of the Scrovegni Chapel and the canals and layered history around every corner.© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, writing, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Please find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: www.michellejohnston.lifeInstagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__About A Writer in Italy Podcast:Five years ago Michelle Johnston traveled to Italy to create space for herself and her writing.  Michelle traveled solo giving herself time to recalibrate after many years of parenting and life in general.  Leaving her husband to take care of the family she reconnected with her writing, her art and her love of travel.The adventure turned into the book and travel memoir...............In the Shadow of a Cypress: An Italian AdventureSupport the show

Welcome to Episode #17:  Bringing Italy Home.. This is a second dose of possibilities of an Italian kind.  Over the past few weeks I have been wandering into old books and new ones, and have felt delighted at sitting down to watch the documentaries Made in Italy, Franca: Chaos and Creation and my favourite Italian film I practically had to go on a pilgrimage to get my hands on.  It turns out that E-bay came up with the goods in the end....I was so happy because for ages I have wanted to watch Bread and Tulips, the Italian film that one many Italian Academy Awards back in early 2000.  I just love the characters and certainly the back drop of Venice is wonderful...Since we are in the middle of a large adjustment around travel it is great that we can tap into film and books like Always Italy to feed the muse in the meantime.  As I said in the last in the last episode, they teach and open one to the beauty of a place.  Let that transport you for now.Enjoy.....© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, writing, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Please find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: www.michellejohnston.lifeInstagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__About A Writer in Italy Podcast:Five years ago Michelle Johnston traveled to Italy to create space for herself and her writing.  Michelle traveled solo giving herself time to recalibrate after many years of parenting and life in general.  Leaving her husband to take care of the family she reconnected with her writing, her art and her love of travel.The adventure turned into the book and travel memoir...............In the Shadow of a Cypress: An Italian AdventureSupport the show

Welcome to Episode 16 Bringing Italy Home with favourite movies, cookbooks and travel narratives that have kept the spirit happy over the years....So you too can travel from your armchair at home at any given time......On a personal note I love my books and movies and that is why I am sharing these favourites today.........Just to feed the muse and taste the spirit of Italy through film, travel books and memoirs that inspire.  They teach and open one to the beauty of a place.  Let that transport you for now.Enjoy.....© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, writing, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Please find all Show Notes at: www.michellejohnston.lifePlease subscribe, rate and/or review if you enjoyed this podcast.Instagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__About A Writer in Italy Podcast:Five years ago Michelle Johnston traveled to Italy to create space for herself and her writing.  Michelle traveled solo giving herself time to recalibrate after many years of parenting and life in general.  Leaving her husband to take care of the family she reconnected with her writing, her art and her love of travel.The adventure turned into the book and travel memoir...............In the Shadow of a Cypress: An Italian AdventureSupport the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

Welcome to Episode #15: The Calabrian Homecoming - In Conversation with Josephine Gregoire.....I have sat on this conversation for a while now and let's just say it has to be noted that we sat down on a beautiful summers day here in Bungendore, NSW,  Australia at Le Tres Bon in Josephine and Christophe's French Restaurant in late 2019 to record this podcast.It is important to note that at the time, all was pretty normal here in Australia.  China was certainly not in a great place with Covid-19, yet Italy nor Spain had no idea what was hurtling toward them.  Italy's first case of Covid-19 hit the headlines at the end of January 2020.  Then the spiral of life changes began to trickle and then absolutely pour into northern Italy at a disarming rate.  Still right now all of Italy is in lockdown as are most places around the world.  I am sharing this despite our worlds turning upside down and despite the fact that since last week Le Tres Bon has had to shut their doors to the public as have many restaurants around the world.  Their Cooking School and their Tours of Alsace, France, Calabria, Italy and New Caledonia are on hold for now until that beautiful day arrives when this is over, a surreal thought right now.I am sharing this because conversations and time with people matters, the beauty of sharing a coffee has never been more of a sweet thing until now, simply because unless it's with a member of your own personal household well it is not happening.  When we sat down to chat last year it was because I knew Josephine's story was an important one and one that I wanted to know more about and potentially share on the podcast.  This is indeed a story about Love, Migration, Tradition and Place.  Firstly, I just want to thank Josephine for opening her heart to tell her story to us.  I doubt it was easy as it is deeply personal and relevant to her life today.   So thank you again Josephine for giving me the opportunity to listen and share your world.Le Tres Bon:  French Restaurant, Cooking School and Tours:www.letresbon.com.au Subscribe to Chef Christophe's Cooking Show:Le Tres Bon Gourmet ToursPlease find all Show Notes at: www.michellejohnston.lifeThe food journey continues and in future episodes........Stay tuned........and visit the Blog: 'Cooking with Massimo and Friends' for updates and shares along the way regarding the big commitment to cook every recipe from the book "Bread is Gold: Extraordinary Meals with Ordinary Ingredients" ....Support and Learn More:     www.FoodforSoul.itPlease subscribe, rate and/or review if you enjoyed this podcast.Instagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, writing, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021About A Writer in Italy Podcast:Five years ago Michelle Johnston traveled to Italy to create space for herself and her writing.  Michelle traveled solo giving herself time to recalibrate after many years of parenting and life in general.  Leaving her husband to take care of the family she reconnected with her writing, her art and her love of travel.The adventure turned into the book and travel memoir...............In the Shadow of a Cypress: An Italian AdventureSupport the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

Welcome to Episode #14:  Food For Thought, Cooking from the Cookbook ‘Bread is Gold: Extraordinary Meals with Ordinary Ingredients' as a project to see me though this year.  I have no doubt it will take me that long......And surrendering to the Simple Life as I know it.Wow, things have changed so fast we barely know what will happen today nor tomorrow.  We are in the middle of unprecedented times, certainly in my own personal lifetime never mind my kids.  Italy is suffering so much as are most countries, and we are watching from the sidelines on guard to our own fate with this virus.  My prayers and thoughts are with those who are experiencing the harsh reality  and pain of this time.  In the short term I am concentrating my energies on what I can do today that is creative, intentional and purposeful.  Creativity is called for in times of crisis. Making the decision to flat out cook from the bountiful ‘Bread is Gold' cookbook is not a light one.  It takes time, thought, intention, resourcefulness and conviction.  Time will tell about the conviction part however I am enjoying the process and finding my way even if I am slightly anxious how this will turn out.  Onwards I say.......Thank you for joining me on the Podcast and on Instagram.......© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, writing, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Bread is Gold: Extraordinary Meals with Ordinary Ingredients by Massimo Bottura & Friends by Phaidon PressNetflix:  Theater of Life Documentary, 2015:Documents Bottura opening the soup Kitchen for the needy using the food waste from the 2015 Milan Expo..........Netflix:  Chef's Table......Season 1:If you don't already know Massimo Bottura this is the story behind his rise to No 1 Restaurant in the world.Fantastic and an incredible journey to be one of the most influential people in the world. Support and Learn More:     www.FoodforSoul.itPlease find all Show Notes at: www.michellejohnston.lifeThis journey will continue in future episodes........Stay tuned........and visit the Blog: 'Cooking with Massimo and Friends' for updates and shares along the way....Please subscribe, rate and/or review if you enjoyed this podcast.Instagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__About A Writer in Italy Podcast:Five years ago Michelle Johnston traveled to Italy to create space for herself and her writing.  Michelle traveled solo giving herself time to recalibrate after many years of parenting and life in general.  Leaving her husband to take care of the family she reconnected with her writing, her art and her love of travel.The adventure turned into the book and travel memoir...............In the Shadow of a Cypress: An Italian AdventureSupport the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

Welcome to Episode #13 and One Writer's Journey - On the beauty of writing and reading Memoir, a homage to Belle Italia and Food For Soul.This share is a montage of sorts and covers a few relevant areas of life in these modern times.1.  Ode to Italy as we brace ourselves for our new reality.  2.  Writing Memoir and the Writers Life: A share of tools and creative ways to get writing and enjoy the process as much as the outcome.  For the love of writing as a practice and the books and the writers that have paved the way and given one much to contemplate as the years have passed..... (All notes have been posted to Podcast Blog visit:  'A Writer in Italy Blog' on website)3.   A small introduction to Food For Soul the Organisation and the book 'Bread Is Gold: Extraordinary Meals with Ordinary Ingredients' by Massimo Bottura and Friends - Possibly one of the most important books of our times.....4.  The Cook-book Project and deep dive into the epidemic of food waste we tolerate and sustain, sustainable living as a model and social responsibility as a practice.   Food for thought indeed.........This journey will continue in future episodes........Stay tuned........and visit the Blog: 'Cooking with Massimo and Friends' for updates and shares along the way....And more importantly watch the Documentary:  Theater of Life (on Netflix)© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, writing, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Please find all Show Notes at: www.michellejohnston.lifePlease subscribe, rate and/or review if you enjoyed this podcast.Instagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__About A Writer in Italy Podcast:Five years ago Michelle Johnston traveled to Italy to create space for herself and her writing.  Michelle traveled solo giving herself time to recalibrate after many years of parenting and life in general.  Leaving her husband to take care of the family she reconnected with her writing, her art and her love of travel.The adventure turned into the book and travel memoir...............In the Shadow of a Cypress: An Italian AdventureSupport the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

Are you anxious about the coronavirus? Want to learn how to do a digital detox? Have you personal struggles with your health, anxiety or depression? Or are you just stuck in the rat race, and want to find a way to disconnect, or rather reconnect with God and who you are meant to be? The founder of ChristianMindfulness.co.uk joins Adrian for a detailed discussion about Christian contemplation, and rediscovering the deeply spiritual roots of our faith. Listen to it here first. Video and transcript coming soon at http://adrianwarnock.com If you have any questions or comments or suggestions for a future podcast send Adrian a voice memo here: https://anchor.fm/adrian-warnock --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adrian-warnock/message

Welcome to Episode #12:  We kick off Season 2 with a wonderful conversation with the delightful Ashley Bartner of La Tavola Marche, a Cooking School, Farm and Agriturismo in Italy.Ashley and her husband Jason moved to Italy thirteen years ago from New York with a plan to create their own business off the beaten track in the region of Le Marche.  With a big dream in their back pocket and hearts full of enthusiasm they both ventured into the world of farm life, cooking schools and the Italian Lifestyle.It wasn't without its trials and tribulations (whatever good thing ever is?) and that is a testament to their ability to keep moving forward no matter what the universe threw their way. I loved this conversation for a bunch of reasons.  Not only is Ashley full of heart and zest for life but she is a generous person who not only loves what she does but shares it in spades in this conversation and in life.  Ashley and Jason have pooled their talents to create a successful business and a hands on experience for the travelers who come from around the world to participate in their workshops and the region of the Le Marche.... the place they call home.Visit:  www.latavolamarche.com for more information.  You can also listen to their podcast - Podcast From Italy...........© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, writing, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Please find Show Notes at: www.michellejohnston.lifePlease subscribe, rate and/or review if you enjoyed this podcast.Instagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__About A Writer in Italy Podcast:Five years ago Michelle Johnston traveled to Italy to create space for herself and her writing.  Michelle traveled solo giving herself time to recalibrate after many years of parenting and life in general.  Leaving her husband to take care of the family she reconnected with her writing, her art and her love of travel.The adventure turned into the book and travel memoir...............In the Shadow of a Cypress: An Italian AdventureSupport the show

Welcome to Episode #11 and the Eternal City of Roma.  This is the final chapter of the book share In the Shadow of a Cypress: An Italian Adventure and Season 1 on the podcast A Writer In Italy.  What a journey it has been.  These last days wandering around Rome from Piazza to Piazza sipping cappuccino and people watching in Piazza della Rotunda were full of delight and spontaneity.  The travelers dream day.  No real destination, just the beauty of turning into a hidden street and discovering the best gelato one has ever tried or a stationary shop to tempt the purchase of just one more journal to write in. The day has me wandering across Ponte Sisto to Trastevere in a reverie about life and how it is important to seek and create space for yourself.  I cannot help but reflect on the weeks that have captured something beautiful in Italy.Stay tuned to the absolute end of this share for details on Season 2 and the next episode to share in 2020, and books and my discoveries of a few Roman treasures of the 21st Century kind.  I do rattle on a little until I decide to just do it and share my inspirations before running off to the school gate.....© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, writing, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Please find Show Notes at: www.michellejohnston.lifePlease subscribe, rate and/or review if you enjoyed this podcast.Instagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__About A Writer in Italy Podcast:Five years ago Michelle Johnston traveled to Italy to create space for herself and her writing.  Michelle traveled solo giving herself time to recalibrate after many years of parenting and life in general.  Leaving her husband to take care of the family she reconnected with her writing, her art and her love of travel.The adventure turned into the book and travel memoir...............In the Shadow of a Cypress: An Italian AdventureSupport the show (http://michellejohnston.net/michellejohnston.net/donate_and_support_podcast.html)

Dr Nicholas Barry has research and teaching interests in the areas of Australian politics, political institutions, and political theory. He is currently working on a defence of luck egalitarianism, which is a responsibility-sensitive, luck-insensitive theory of justice, and he is also examining the links between contemporary egalitarian theory and policy debates over disadvantage and welfare reform. Nicholas works on human rights protection in Australia, with a particular focus on Australia's National Human Rights Framework, and he has future work planned on constitutionalism, democracy and judicial politics. He currently teaches units on Australian political institutions, public policy, human rights, and contemporary liberalism (and its critics). Dr Andrea Carson is Associate Professor in the Department of Politics, Media and Philosophy at La Trobe University. She is a political scientist and a trained journalist. Her latest book is 'Investigative Journalism, Democracy and the Digital Age', Routledge: New York. Her research examines the intersection between politics and the media - with special interests in investigative journalism, the media's role in democracies and political communication. She has published numerous journal articles on journalism, Australian politics, party representation and voter behaviour, election campaigns and about fake news and media trust. Twitter - @andrea_carson Dr Richard Johnston (PhD Stanford) holds the Canada Research Chair in Public Opinion, Elections, and Representation. At the University of British Columbia he is also affiliated with the Institute for European Studies. He has also taught at the University of Toronto, the California Institute of Technology, Harvard University (Mackenzie King chair, 1994-5), and the University of Pennsylvania. He has held visiting fellowships at Queen’s University at Kingston, the Mannheimer Zentrum für Europäische Sozialforschung (MZES), and the Australian National University. From 2009 to 2012, he was a Marie Curie Research Fellow attached to the European University Institute. In 2017-18, he held a fellowship from the Humboldt Foundation. His research falls into three major areas: Electoral systems, party systems, and parties; Communications media and campaigns; and Social capital, diversity and the welfare state. Personal website - Richard Johnston

Welcome to Episode #10 Amalfi, Campania and the joys and discoveries up in the terraced hillside of Pogerola, Italy.Certainly this recent podcast had me juggling the creative life and the realities of living in Australia at the end of 2019.  However, I was more than happy to share the days in Amalfi and pages from my book  ‘In the Shadow of a Cypress' in podcast land.....Amalfi was a collection of rich moments.  The architecture, the history, the location, the sea and the shades of colourful umbrellas on the beach at Positano certainly captured my spirit.  Moments only a traveler who is open to a little coastal magic can have.  This episode shares days in the village of Amalfi, Positano and Minori until the inevitable return back to Rome for the last part of the journey.  Andiamo......Please find Show Notes at: www.michellejohnston.life© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, writing, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Instagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__Next stop Rome the Eternal City and highlights at the end of the journey.  This is wistful episode, full of heart and a little Rome magic.  Stay Tuned there's more to share for Season 2......About A Writer in Italy Podcast:Five years ago Michelle Johnston traveled to Italy to create space for herself and her writing.  Michelle traveled solo giving herself time to recalibrate after many years of parenting and life in general.  Leaving her husband to take care of the family she reconnected with her writing, her art and her love of travel.The adventure turned into the book and travel memoir...............In the Shadow of a Cypress: An Italian AdventureSupport the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

In this episode, Andy sits down with Steve McGowne and Richard Johnston from The Oceans Corporation, Underwater Welding. Andy, Steve and Richard talk about the training Oceans Corporation has to offer on multiple underwater industries and how to get started on enrolling in these classes to get your certifications.    BCD Travel  Our travel provider of choice, as they make our Oil and Gas traveling life easier. And they are giving you free coffee for your next trip! Upcoming Events Dug Midcontinent Conference and Exhibition FLNG World Congress Algeria Oil & Gas Summit  Marcellus-Utica Midstream Conference and Exhibition Thank you to our sponsors: Liberty Oilfield Services Discovery Land Services Denver Petroleum Club Global Energy Management Program OGGN is always accepting Happy Hour sponsors.  If you would like to get your company in front of our large young, professional audience, reach out to our Project Coordinator, Brooke Omachel by e-mail More Oil and Gas Global Network Podcasts Oil and Gas This Week Podcast | Oil and Gas HS&E Podcast | Oil and Gas Startups Podcast | Oil and Gas Industry Leaders | Oil and Gas Legal Risk | Oil and Gas Onshore | Permian Perspective Engage with Oil and Gas Global Network LinkedIn Group | Facebook | modalpoint Connect with Andy Lash LinkedIn| E-Mail | Oil and Gas Global Network

In this episode, Andy sits down with Steve McGowne and Richard Johnston from The Oceans Corporation, Underwater Welding. Andy, Steve and Richard talk about the training Oceans Corporation has to offer on multiple underwater industries and how to get started on enrolling in these classes to get your certifications.    BCD Travel  Our travel provider of choice, as they make our Oil and Gas traveling life easier. And they are giving you free coffee for your next trip! Upcoming Events Dug Midcontinent Conference and Exhibition FLNG World Congress Algeria Oil & Gas Summit  Marcellus-Utica Midstream Conference and Exhibition Thank you to our sponsors: Liberty Oilfield Services Discovery Land Services Denver Petroleum Club Global Energy Management Program OGGN is always accepting Happy Hour sponsors.  If you would like to get your company in front of our large young, professional audience, reach out to our Project Coordinator, Brooke Omachel by e-mail More Oil and Gas Global Network Podcasts Oil and Gas This Week Podcast | Oil and Gas HS&E Podcast | Oil and Gas Startups Podcast | Oil and Gas Industry Leaders | Oil and Gas Legal Risk | Oil and Gas Onshore | Permian Perspective Engage with Oil and Gas Global Network LinkedIn Group | Facebook | modalpoint Connect with Andy Lash LinkedIn| E-Mail | Oil and Gas Global Network

Welcome to Episode #8  Siena, Tuscany Book Share: In the Shadow of a Cypress: An Italian Adventure.  Chapter 6 and the Italian Adventure continues.....After wonderful days exploring Florence and Fiesole to a sweet journey through the Tuscan Countryside to Siena by rail.Returning to Siena after many years it was wonderful to be sitting and sipping a cappuccino staring at the beauty of the Palazzo Pubblico on my first morning in the Centro Storico of this Unesco World Heritage medieval city.  Siena is an obvious choice if visiting Florence.  An hour and a half away on the train or by car through majestic countryside and you find yourself in a city like no other. Once upon a time it was a stop on the pilgrimage route as the pilgrims came from the south to Rome along the Via Francigena. With its fan shaped piazza, Gothic Duomo, wonderfully dark secretive streets, the non stop celebrations of the Palio Race and the many Renaissance treasures there is much to discover and enjoy inside and outside of the medieval walls.Please find Show Notes at: www.michellejohnston.life© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, writing, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Instagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__Next stop the Amalfi Coast for Episode 9.....days spent exploring the villages of Amalfi with trips to Ravello, Positano and more.....About A Writer in Italy Podcast:Five years ago Michelle Johnston traveled to Italy to create space for herself and her writing.  Michelle traveled solo giving herself time to recalibrate after many years of parenting and life in general.  Leaving her husband to take care of the family she reconnected with her writing, her art and her love of travel.The adventure turned into the book and travel memoir...............In the Shadow of a Cypress: An Italian AdventureSupport the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

Initially active from 1991 to 1996, Chalk rose from humble origins in an East Brisbane sharehouse to release a string of EPs: "Immortality" and "Iris" in 1994 and "Burlesque" in 1995. After calling it quits the band members went on to play in various other projects before reuniting for a show at The Zoo in 2014. Since then the band have recorded their very first album, "The Quiet City", released 24 years after their last EP. In August 2019 Chalk got together once more to launch the album, featuring James Kliemt on vocals and guitar, James Lees on keys/percussion/drums, Steve Swart on bass, Dave Gilbert on guitars/vocals plus additional players Richard Johnston on drums, Adam Cadell on violin, album producer James North on keys/guitar/vocals and a cameo spot from original member Matthew Clark on vocals. Recorded live at The Zoo in Fortitude Valley on the 9th of August 2019.

Welcome to Episode #7:   A Conversation with Cookbook Author, Food Writer and Photographer Emiko Davies about Italy, Books and Family.......I had a lovely time over coffee at Tilley's Lyneham on a chilly winters morning in Canberra chatting and getting to know Emiko and all of the wonderful details about her three cookbooks and how she started as a Food Blogger in Florence, Italy.I very much enjoyed this conversation forgetting that I am on the recording too, hence all of my oohs and ahhs while listening in rapture to the wonderful details of Emiko's life.  Studying art restoration and etching, living in Florence, starting a Tuscan food blog to cure her creative energy and fuel her days, getting the call to write a book, navigating motherhood and Florence, moving to the Maremma in the middle of writing and completing ‘Florentine', observing and eating seasonally..........All of it a fabulous journey to partake in and share.I love book publishing stories so had to get to the bottom of how and when this all happened and Emiko is a wonderful story teller so I am grateful she had the time to chat in the lively ambience of Tilley's on a bustling Monday morning, jazz tunes and all.  Visit Emiko at www.emikodavies.comPlease find Show Notes at www.michellejohnston.life© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, writing, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Instagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__About A Writer in Italy Podcast:Five years ago Michelle Johnston traveled to Italy to create space for herself and her writing.  Michelle traveled solo giving herself time to recalibrate after many years of parenting and life in general.  Leaving her husband to take care of the family she reconnected with her writing, her art and her love of travel.The adventure turned into the book and travel memoir...............In the Shadow of a Cypress: An Italian Adventure.A Writer in Italy is a Podcast about sharing the joys and wonders of travel, whether it be from the armchair at home with a favourite travel or cook book on Italy or wherever makes you happy or on a personal adventure in the world.  Enjoy.Support the show (http://michellejohnston.net/michellejohnston.net/donate_and_support_podcast.html)

Welcome to Episode 6: Florence and Fiesole......Book Share: In the Shadow of a Cypress: An Italian Adventure.  Chapter 4 and the adventure of seeing Florence again after many years, staying in the hill top town of Fiesole, visiting the fabulous Santa Maria del Fiore, The Uffizi Gallery for the Medici Art Collection and the Strozzi Gallery for the Picasso Exhibit.  The journey of an Italophile at home and in Italy.  Sharing the love of the Anglo-Italian experience and favourite books of past Anglo-Florentines who have loved Florence and made a life there.A Room With A View, Tea With Mussolini, A Castle in Tuscany: The Remarkable Life of Janet Ross, The Queen Bee of Tuscany: The Redoubtable Janet Ross, A Tuscan Childhood and more recently Emiko Davies and Tessa Kiros's cookbooks.The Adventure continues, next stop Siena and a wonderful conversation with Emiko Davies about the lure of Italy and her cookbooks, life and living in Florence.Please find show notes at www.michellejohnston.life© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, writing, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Instagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__About A Writer in Italy Podcast:Five years ago Michelle Johnston traveled to Italy to create space for herself and her writing.  Michelle traveled solo giving herself time to recalibrate after many years of parenting and life in general.  Leaving her husband to take care of the family she reconnected with her writing, her art and her love of travel.The adventure turned into the book and travel memoir...............In the Shadow of a Cypress: An Italian AdventureSupport the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

Welcome to Episode 5: Assisi, UmbriaBook Share: In the Shadow of a Cypress: An Italian Adventure The adventure continues in Cortona and a visit to Assisi, the spiritual home of Italy's patron Saint, Saint Francis.  A beautiful day unfolds exploring the Basilicas and the cities artistic treasures.  The magic of Assisi leaves its mark and many fond travel memories of the landscape, the cuisine, the art, the architecture and the spontaneous joy of travel.Endnote: New cookbooks to discover, visits to the library for resources and a favourite read 'The Enchanted April'.Next Chapter: Fiesole and Florence Tuscany. Please find show notes at www.michellejohnston.life© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, writing, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Instagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__About A Writer in Italy Podcast:Five years ago Michelle Johnston traveled to Italy to create space for herself and her writing.  Michelle traveled solo giving herself time to recalibrate after many years of parenting and life in general.  Leaving her husband to take care of the family she reconnected with her writing, her art and her love of travel.The adventure turned into the book and travel memoir...............In the Shadow of a Cypress: An Italian AdventureWelcome to a Writer in Italy Podcast.  Support the show

Welcome to Episode 4: Cortona, ItalyBook Share:  In the Shadow of a Cypress: An Italian AdventureChapter 3: "Terrible Ideas, hmmm don't you just love those?"..........Under The Tuscan Sun (film)This chapter is an exploration of Cortona and shares the joy of spontaneous travel as events unfold over a day in the beautiful Tuscan town of Cortona.  Food, wine and a visit to Villa Bramasole to take in the beauty and magic of Cortona.  Inspired by the books and the lifestyle of Frances Mayes this episode has Michelle musing over this influence on her life over the past twenty years.Endnote:  Thoughts on living the creative life and publishing Woman on the Verge.....a book about creativity, life, women and art journals.Please find show notes at www.michellejohnston.lifeDetails at the end of episode on favourite Italian inspired books.............© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Instagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__About A Writer in Italy Podcast:Five years ago Michelle Johnston traveled to Italy to create space for herself and her writing.  Michelle traveled solo giving herself time to recalibrate after many years of parenting and life in general.  Leaving her husband to take care of the family she reconnected with her writing, her art and her love of travel.The adventure turned into the book and travel memoir...............In the Shadow of a Cypress: An Italian AdventureWelcome to a Writer in Italy Podcast.  Support the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

Welcome to Episode 3: Orvieto, UmbriaBook Share:  In the Shadow of a Cypress:  An Italian AdventureChapter 2:  "I have a great talent for perseverance" My House in Umbria (film)This chapter is the beginning of my adventures around Italy on Trenitalia and has me musing over my time away from family and life as I know it.  A few days here has me falling hard for the landscape, the architecture, the grand beauty that Italy is renown for and the hearty Umbrian cuisine of the autumn season.   Enjoy.....Please find Show Notes at www.michellejohnston.lifeDetails at the end of episode on favourite Italian inspired books.............© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, writing, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Instagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__About A Writer in Italy Podcast:Five years ago Michelle Johnston traveled to Italy to create space for herself and her writing.  Michelle traveled solo giving herself time to recalibrate after many years of parenting and life in general.  Leaving her husband to take care of the family she reconnected with her writing, her art and her love of travel.The adventure turned into the book and travel memoir...............In the Shadow of a Cypress: An Italian AdventureWelcome to a Writer in Italy Podcast.  Support the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

Book Share:  In the Shadow of a Cypress:  An Italian AdventureFive years ago Michelle Johnston traveled to Italy to create space for herself and her writing.  Michelle traveled solo giving herself time to recalibrate after many years of parenting and life in general.  Leaving her husband to take care of the family she reconnected with her writing, her art and her love of travel.The adventure turned into a book................In the Shadow of a Cypress: An Italian AdventureWelcome to a Writer in Italy Podcast.  Please find show notes at www.michellejohnston.life© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Support the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

Five years ago Michelle Johnston traveled to Italy to create space for herself and her writing.  Michelle traveled solo giving herself time to recalibrate after many years of parenting and life in general.   Leaving her husband to take care of the family she reconnected with her writing, her art and love of travel.  The adventure turned into a book........... In The Shadow of a Cypress: An Italian Adventure.Welcome to A Writer in Italy Podcast.  Please find all Show Notes at www.michellejohnston.life© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, writing, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Support the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

Polling done by Research Co. finds that Kennedy Stewart is winning in the race to be Vancouver's next mayor. In second place is the NPA's Ken Sim and in third is independent candidate Shauna Sylvester. With Stewart and Sylvester both positioned centre-left, there is concern that progressive Vancouverites are feeling pressure to vote for Stewart, just to keep Ken Sim out of office. In this episode, UBC political science professor Richard Johnston discusses whether polling done in Vancouver's 2018 election is shaping our political landscape, or passively reflecting voter preference.

Today’s show starts out with an examination of the effects of polling on Vancouver’s 2018 Election with UBC political science professor Richard Johnston. We then have an interview with Tamara Levy of the UBC School of Law. She talks with the News Collective about the frequency of wrongful convictions in Canada in honour National Wrongful Conviction Day, which took place last week on October 2nd.Lastly, we have a report on the City’s new initiative to increase voter turnout through more accessible voting options. Reporters Samuel Jones and Linden Wong bring us a report from a couple mobile voting sites that opened this week and we hear how helpful they are to folks with limited mobility or who face mental health or drug addiction related barriers.

The referendum that takes place this Fall could change the entire political landscape in the lower mainland. But, it also may not change anything. Richard Johnston with the Department of Political Science at UBC shares his thoughts on the matter.

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have live readings from this year’s writers-in-residence at the 2018 Arrowmont Pentaculum. Aaron Abeyta, Richard Johnston and Anne-Marie Oomen read selections from their essay, short story and poetry collections. This episode is part one of a three-part series taped live at Arromwmont’s Pentaculum writer’s nights.   Aaron A. Abeyta is a Colorado native and a professor of English at Adams State University. He has authored four collections of poetry and one novel. His book, Colcha, received an American Book Award and the Colorado Book Award. For more information visit www.aaronabeytapoet.com. Richard Johnston is Assistant Professor of English at the United States Air Force Academy. His primary interests are Romantic literature, literature and science, literature and religion, poetry, and drama. He lives in Colorado Springs, CO. Anne-Marie Oomen is author of the memoir Love, Sex and 4-H, (winner, Next Generation Indie Award for memoir); Pulling Down the Barn, and House of Fields, An American Map. She serves as instructor at the Solstice MFA in Creative Writing at Pine Manor College, MA and Interlochen College of Creative Arts. She lives near Empire, Michigan. For more information please visit www.anne-marieoomen.com.   Today’s episode of the Red Clay Rambler Podcast is sponsored by Growlerfest. This special NCECA event connects artists to the craft beer movement, by showcasing the ties between local food, craft beer, and ceramics. This year in Pittsburgh GrowlerFest is partnering with the Brew House Association for an exhibition of hand-made growlers March 2nd- 29th. There will be a public reception & beer mixer in the Brew House Gallery Friday, March 16th from 6-10pm. VIP SpeakEasy Pass tickets are available that evening, which include a select draft pour & finger food, a special tour of "The SpeakEasy Loft", access to "The Distillery" resident artist studios, & a chance to win a one-of-a-kind Growler from Bradley Klem! For more information visit brewhousearts.org/gallery.

It is the eve of St. Patrick’s Day and it does seem that even if you’re not Irish per se, St. Patrick’s Day brings out a little bit of Irish in us all. And while I have no interest in green beer, I do have an interest in the green of the garden. To celebrate this – today we’re pleased to be joined by Fionnuala Fallon, a horticulturist, garden writer, garden designer and organic flower farmer, and gardening correspondent for 'The Irish Times' since 2011. Her first book, photographed by her husband Richard Johnston, "From the Ground Up: How Ireland is Growing Its Own" was published by Collins Press in 2012.

Sponsored by GreenSax.ie - compostable bags for home & garden. Peter talks with horticulturist, writer and garden designer Fionnuala Fallon. Fionnuala writes weekly for The #Irish Times and is a longstanding contributor to The Irish #Garden magazine. Now comes the release of her first book From The Ground Up, a collaboration with her husband and absolute genius photographer Richard Johnston. The very lovely book is published by also very lovely Collins Press. find the show notes : www.sodshow.com

This week's playlist: • Pittsburgh In The Morning, Philadelphia At Night (4:43), by Moreland & Arbuckle, from 1861 (2008); available from the store at their site, NorthernBlues.com and iTunes. Visit KingSnakesBlues.com and their MySpace page for more information. • Miss Maebelle (4:53) by Richard Johnston, from Official Bootleg #1 (2003); available from the store at Richard's Web site. Visit RichardJohnston.com and Richard's MySpace page for more information. • St. Paul Wintertime Blues (4:46) by the Cash Box Kings, from I-94 Blues (2010); available from CD Baby and iTunes. Visit both CashBoxKings.com, their Facebook page and MySpace page for more information. • Forecast Calls For Change (3:06) by Chrissie O'Dell & One Hot Mess, from If I Had A Dime (2010); available from the store at Chrissie's site. Have Chrissie O'Dell & One Hot Mess play your town - visit Eventful.com. Visit ChrissieOdell.com for more information. • Tough Times (3:19) by The Kilborn Alley Blues Band, from Better Off Now (2010); available from CDUniverse and iTunes. Visit KilbornAlley.com for more information. • My Babe She Loves Me All the Time (3:21) by Bluesboy Jag, from A Bump and A Beer (2009); available from this page at Jag's site and iTunes. Visit JagsHouse.com for more information. • Cadillac Assembly Line (5:01) by Albert Castiglia, from Keepin On (2010); available from the Blues Leaf Records page at CD Universe and iTunes. Visit AlbertCastiglia.com for more information. • Live Till Tomorrow (4:20) by Stringbean, from Layin Low (2010); available from Blues Leaf Records' page at CD Universe and iTunes. Visit StringbeanAndTheStalkers.art.officelive.com for more information. • That's Right (4:09), by Steve Guyger, from Last Train To Dover (1997); available from Blues Leaf Records' page at CD Universe and iTunes. Visit SteveGuyger.com for more information. • Cubano Jump (2:58) by Dave Gross, from Crawling the Walls (2009); available from the store at Dave's site, from the VizzTone Label Group store and iTunes. Visit DaveGross.net for more information. Mentioned during this episode: Old Gray Mule :: Reviews of Fair Game in The New Yorker and The New York Times :: ROBINPALOOZA Benefit Concert to Support Robin Rogers (Facebook link); Skinnyz Bar & Grille (the venue); Robin Rogers Benefit Central (in Facebook). The music you hear on Murphy's Saloon comes to you courtesy of the artists and their labels. In addition, one of the following fine organizations may have provided assistance as an intermediary: IODA PROMONET, AirplayDirect, RadioSubmit or Music Alley.

The fourth episode of the Fretboard Journal podcast, recorded via blogtalkradio. Richard Johnston, acclaimed guitar dealer, historian and author joins us at 11:17 to talk about the early days of vintage guitar collecting, the economics of vintage instrument dealing, and more.  Recorded: April, 2009.   

This week's playlist: • Do The Romp (4:56) by Richard Johnston, from Official Bootleg #1 (2003), available from the store at Richard's Web site. Visit RichardJohnston.com and Richard's MySpace page for more information. • The Same Thing (4:37) by Big Bill Morganfield, from Rising Son (1999); available from Blind Pig Records and the iTunes Music Store. Visit BigBillMorganfield.com/ for more information. • Umbrella Man (4:58) by Scott Albert Johnson, from Umbrella Man (2007), available from the store at his site and the iTMS. Visit ScottAlbertJohnson.com for more information. • Bad Girl (5:08) by Aunt Kizzy'z Boyz, from It's Tight Like That (2007); available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit AuntKizzyzBoyz.com for more information. • Don't Know What You're Missing (3:39), Do Something (3:44) and Iron City (5:07), all by BJ Allen & Blue Voodoo, and all from Heartless (2008); available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit BlueVoodooBlues.com for more information. • Run Home To Mama (3:38) by Danny Burton, included on the compilation Blues And Roots, Vol. 4 (2007), available from BluesandRootsPromotions.com in Australia. Run Home To Mama is from Danny's 2005 CD Take a Step Back. Visit Danny's MySpace page for more information and to hear several other tracks. • No Time For Singing The Blues (5:39) by Detroit Women, from Sassitude (2007), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit DetroitWomen.org and their MySpace page for information. • Big Bee (6:52) by Reverend Raven, from Bake Sale, Volume Four (2007), available from the Great Northern Blues Society. Big Bee is also the title track of the Rev.'s most recent CD, which is available from BlueslandRecords.com, CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit ReverendRaven.com for more information. Mentioned during this show: the Murphy's Saloon Frappr! map. You can also connect with me in Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. Excellent resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues; BluesRevue.com, the online home of Blues Revue magazine; BigCityBluesMag.com, the online home of Big City Blues magazine; and BluesCritic.com. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago. For up-to-the-minute news about things to do in Chicago: TheLocalTourist.com. (Music on Murphy's Saloon #148 courtesy of the artists and IODA PROMONET, Podsafe Music Network, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist: • Postcard From Mexico by Kieran Kane, Kevin Welch and Fats Kaplin from Lost John Dean (2006); available through the store at their site and the iTunes Music Store. Full albums and individual tracks can be downloaded here. Visit DeadReckoners.com for more information. • That's What Love Will Make You Do by Janiva Magness, from What Love Will Do (2008), available from the store at Janiva's site, Alligator Records, and the iTMS. Visit JanivaMagness.com for more information. • Bubba's Blues by Watermelon Slim and the Workers, from No Paid Holidays (2008); available from the store at Slim's site, NorthernBlues.com and the iTMS. The announced release date is for No Paid Holidays is June 24th, 2008. Visit WatermelonSlim.com for more information. • These Blues Are Kicking My Ass, Ghost in My House and My Baby Don't Wear No Panties, all by Mean Gene Kelton & The Die Hards; These Blues Are Kicking My Ass andGhost in My House are from Mean Guitar (2003), while My Baby Don't Wear No Panties is from Most Requested (1999). Both albums are available from the store at Mean Gene's site, CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit GeneKelton.com for more information. • Prodigal Son by Billy Goodman, from Blues From The Gospel (2006), available from ItsAboutMusic.com and the iTMS. Visit BillyGoodman.com for more information. • I'm Looking For A Miracle by the Phantom Blues Band, from Out of Shadows (2006), available from DeltaGrooveProductions.com and the iTMS. Visit the Phantom Blues Band page at the Delta Groove site for more information. • Sloppy Drunk by Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women, from Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women: Deluxe Edition (1994); available from Alligator Records or the iTunes Music Store. Visit UppityBluesWomen.com for more information. • Miss Maebelle by Richard Johnston, from Foot Hill Stomp (2002); available from the store at Richard's Web site. Visit RichardJohnston.com and Richard's MySpace page for more information. Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago. (Music on Murphy's Saloon # courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist: • To the River by Michael Holt and the Trophy 500's, from Boogalu (2007); now available from the shop at Michael's site, and available soon at CD Baby and Amazon.com. Visit MichaelHolt.info and the band's MySpace page for more information. • Give Me Your Love by Nappy Brown, all from Long Time Coming (2007), and available from Blind Pig Records and the iTunes Music Store. Visit the Nappy Brown article at Wikipedia for more information. • I'm Here to Stay by Sharrie Williams, from I'm Here to Stay (2007), available from Electro-Fi Records and the iTMS. Visit SharrieWilliams.com for more information. • Drive To Laredo, These Thing I Do and She Don't Have To Be Sad, all by MJ O'Sullivan, from All I Need Is This Guitar (that's all I need) (2008); available from CD Baby. Visit MJOsullivan.com for more information. • Ghost In My House by Mean Gene Kelton, from Mean Guitar (2004), available from Mean Gene's online store and the iTMS. Visit GeneKelton.com for more information. • Goodbye Daughters of The Revolution by The Black Crowes, from Warpaint, set for release on 3/4/08; the single was made available to podcasters through the Podsafe Music Network. Visit BlackCrowes.com for more information. • Meet Me In The City by Richard Johnston, from Official Bootleg #1 (2003), available from the store at Richard's Web site. Visit RichardJohnston.com and Richard's MySpace page for more information. • Talkin' To My Baby by Mississippi Shakedown, included on the compilation BAR, Vol, 4 (2007), available from BluesandRootsPromotions.com. The band's CD, Mississippi Shakedown (2006), is available from MississippiShakedown.com.au and the iTMS. Visit MississippiShakedown.com.au for more information. Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago. (Music on Murphy's Saloon #110 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist: • Kilowatts by Ray Wylie Hubbard, from Snake Farm (2006). Visit RayWylie.com and send email to judy@raywylie.com for more information. • Easy Baby by the Rene Trossman Band, from Postmarked Illinois (2007). Visit ReneTrossman.com and his MySpace page for more information. • Miss Maebelle by Richard Johnston, from Official Bootleg #1 (2003); available from the store at Richard's Web site. Visit RichardJohnston.com and Richard's MySpace page for more information. • A Blues Man Has Got To Wear A Hat, Once and Awhile, and Bowl of Sugar by B.C. Read, from Bowl of Sugar (2006); available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit BCRead.com for more information. • 2nd Street by Paul Reddick, from Revue: The Best of Paul Reddick (2007); available from NorthernBlues Music and the iTMS. Visit Paul's site for more information. • Wig City by Gary Primich, from Ridin' The Darkhorse (2006); available from Electro-Fi Records and the iTMS. Visit GaryPrimich.com for more information. • Beggin' Ain't For Me by Big George Jackson, from Beggin' Ain't For Me (1998); available from Black & Tan Records. Visit BigGeorgeJackson.com for more information. • Why We Play the Blues by Michael Hill, from Bloodlines (1994); available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit MichaelHillsBluesMob.com for more information. Mentioned during this show: if you want to let Adam Curry know you think his support for Ron Paul is wrong-headed at best, write to Adam at adam@curry.com or adam@podshow.com, or leave Adam voice mail at 1-201-625-6357 (U.S.) or 44-20-7681-3753 (U.K.); Richard Johnston, live on Beale Street. Last week's hidden track was: • Give Me A Second Chance For Christmas by Mike Viola and the Candy Butchers, from Let's Get Christmas (1999); available from the store at Mike's site and the iTMS. Visit MikeViola.com for more information. Special note: Diane Minter, podcaster Karmyn Tyler's sister, recently lost everything in a house fire in Texarkana, TX. For more information, go here. To make a donation, go here. Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago. (Music on Murphy's Saloon #104 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist: • Rabbit by Ray Wylie Hubbard, from Snake Farm (2006). Visit RayWylie.com and send email to judy@raywylie.com for more information. • That's No Way To Get Along by Richard Johnston (with Jessie Mae Hemphill), from Foothill Stomp (2002), available from the store at Richard's Web site. Visit RichardJohnston.com and Richard's MySpace page for more information. • High Country Blues by Harrison Kennedy, from High Country Blues (2007), available from Electro-Fi Records and the iTMS. Visit HarrisonKennedy.ca for more information. • Sweet Home New Orleans by Phillip Walker, from Going Back Home (2007), available from DeltaGrooveProductions.com and the iTMS. Visit PhillipWalker.com for more information. • In The Windy City, Red Shoe Shuffle and On My Way Home by The Chicago Thieves, from In The Windy City (2007), soon to be available from an online store at their site. Visit ChicagoThieves.co.uk for more information and/or send email to cgiles29@aol.com. • Big Easy (Ain't Easy No More) by Mark Hummel, from Ain't Easy No More (2006), available from Electro-Fi Records and the iTMS. Visit MarkHummel.com for more information. • Sweet Melissa by Chris Juergensen, from Big Bad Sun (2005), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit ChrisJuergensen.com to buy Big Bad Sun directly, and for more information. • Mr. Bowman by Paul Yates, by Paul Yates, included on the compilation Blues And Roots, Vol, 4 (2007), available from BluesandRootsPromotions.com. Mr. Bowman is is the title track of Paul's debut CD (release date unknown). Also available: But Of Course (2004) from Guitar 9 Records. • Bring On The Night by The Jerry Henry Band, from Bake Sale, Volume Four (2007), available by mail from the Great Northern Blues Society in Wausau, WI. Also available from CD Baby: Rockin' The Blues (2003). Visit JerryHenryBand.com for more information. Mentioned during this show: Rich Palmer and Audio Gumshoe; Paul, the music lover, and Indie Music Sampler; The Eel Pie Club. Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago. Also, look me up at MySpace, Facebook, and/or Twitter (Music on Murphy's Saloon #101 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist: • Ain't Good Lookin' by Billy Jones, from tha' Blues, available from Black and Tan Records and the iTunes Music Store. Visit Billy-Jones.com for more information. • I Won't Go Back by Joe White, from Trials Along The Trail (2005), available as a download from IndependentArtistsCompany.com. Visit JoeWhiteMusic.com and Joe's page at Garageband.com for more information. • Meet Me In The City by Richard Johnston, from Official Bootleg #1 (2003), available from the store at Richard's Web site. Visit RichardJohnston.com and Richard's MySpace page for more information. • Let Me Stir in Your Pot by Carey Bell, from Deep Down (1995), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit Carey's page at the Alligator Records site for more information. • Gemini by David R. Merry, a single first released in 2000, and currently available from the Podsafe Music Network. Visit David's page at UKScreen.com and David's MySpace page for more information. • On The Run by Katie Webster, from Katie Webster - Deluxe Edition (1999), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit Katie's bio page at the Alligator site for more information. • Heartless by Michael Burks, from Make It Rain (2001), available from Alligator Records and the iTunes Music Store. Visit MichaelBurks.com for more information. • Red Clay Back Road Mama by Edwin Holt, from Second Time Around (2005), available from TopCat Records, CDuniverse and the iTMS. Visit EdwinHolt.com for more information. • Boot Hill by Johnny Winter, from Guitar Slinger (1984), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit JohnnyWinter.net for more information. • Red Room Romp by Pat mAcdonald, from his 2004 CD In the Red Room, available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit Pat's MySpace page for more information. Mentioned during this show: The Illinois Entertainer's monthly blues column, Sweet Home, and look me up at MySpace, Facebook, and/or Twitter. You'll find Murphy's Saloon here in the iTunes Music Store. Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago. (Music on Murphy's Saloon #99 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist: • Rag Doll Blues by Brother Malcolm, from Resume (2004), a five-track EP available from CD Baby. Visit Brother Malcolm's Download.com page for more free tracks and more information. • Is This Everything There Is by Ana Popovic, from Still Making History (2007), available from DeltaGrooveProductions.com and the iTMS. Visit AnaPopovic.com and Ana's MySpace page for more information. • Come Out Baby by Chris Juergensen, from Big Bad Sun (2005), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit ChrisJuergensen.com and Chris' MySpace pagefor more information. • Meet Me In The City by Richard Johnston, from Official Bootleg #1 (2003), available from the store at Richard's Web site. Visit RichardJohnston.com and Richard's MySpace page for more information. • Miss Maebelle by Richard Johnston, from Foot Hill Stomp (2002). • Do The Romp by Richard Johnston, from Official Bootleg #1 (2003). • The Moon Is Full by Albert Collins, Johnny Copeland and Robert Cray, from Showdown! (1985) available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit Collins' page, Copeland's page and Cray's page at the Alligator site for more information. • Walkabout by Scott Albert Johnson, from Umbrella Man (2007), available from the store at his site and the iTMS. Visit ScottAlbertJohnson.com for more information. • Tell Me Baby by EB Davis & the Superband, from I Wanna Talk About You (1999). EB sells his own CDs through his online store. Visit EB Davis.com and EB's MySpace page for more information. • Lafayette Cajun Fest and Fais Do Do by Blue Stew, from Headed South (2005), available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit BlueStew.com for more information. Mentioned during this show: the documentary film Richard Johnston: Hill Country Troubador, directed by Max Shores; The Illinois Entertainer's monthly blues column, Sweet Home/, and look me up at MySpace, Facebook, and/or Twitter. You'll find Murphy's Saloon here in the iTunes Music Store. Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago. (Music on Murphy's Saloon #98 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)